Information Package

Master's of Guidance and Psychological Counselling with Thesis

RPD684

GRADUATE SEMINAR

Course Code
RPD684
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
0 + 0
ECTS
8
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Formulate a research question.
  2. Can develop hypotheses for this research question.
  3. Make a comprehensive literature review that will form the basis for the research question.
  4. Define the necessary variables and develop a strategy to measure them.
  5. Develop the measurement tools required by the research pattern or find appropriate measurement tools and processes.
  6. Present and defend research proposals.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionFor widening students' perspectives as educational scientists and psychological counselors on a specific topic, students? individual research based on literature search and presenting the work to faculty and students.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Seminar Course, Objectives, Readiness Assessment
2nd Week Introduction to Seminar Course, Objectives, Readiness Assessment
3rd Week Introduction to Being a Researcher, Must Reads: Reports, Research Articles, Theses, Web of Science, Research Gate
4th Week Working with Endnote
5th Week Research Stories
6th Week Independent Literature Reviews
7th Week Independent Literature Reviews (continued)
8th Week Independent Literature Reviews (continued)
9th Week Independent Literature Reviews (continued)
10th Week Sharing of Preferred Topics, Short Presentations
11th Week Developing Topics with Potential Academic Advisors
12th Week Developing Topics with Potential Academic Advisors
13th Week Presenting Literature and Research Proposals and Submitting Reports
14th Week Presenting Literature and Research Proposals and Submitting Reports
15th Week General Assessment
Recommended or Required Reading1. American Psychological Association (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (online 7th ed.). Washington D.C: Author.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Total(%) 0
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 0
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 100
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 12 4 48
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 20 20
Research 1 40 40
Literature review 1 40 40
Thesis Proposal 1 50 50
Total Work Load240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1
K2
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X X X
K6 X X X X X
K7 X
K8
K9